[dantheman]

Why? to increase productivity and improve the human condition. If AI can do research then technological and scientific progress will increase dramatically.

[umanwizard]

In a world where human labor is no longer necessary, why do you think the people who control the AI models will care about “improving the condition” of anyone but themselves?

[charcircuit]

Human labor hasn't been necessary for a large portion of people. We have more than enough people to make food and collect water for us to survive. We can always make up jobs for people to do.

[ninetyninenine]

There's an unknown cost if all human endeavor becomes replaceable by AI. I would be cautious about this.

[goatlover]

For who though? The research scientist can no longer do the work they trained for. Apply this to the entire economy at some point, and you have a serious problem.